The 92-carat "La Legende" was the standout piece among some 250 jewels put on the block during the day at Christie's in Geneva. Christie's said that including the buyer's premium, the Legende sold for $15 million — a new high for a heart-shaped diamond sold at auction. The previous record had been set six years ago at Christie's, with a 56-carat stone that sold for $10.9 million. He declined to identify the buyer of the standout stone. A 14.54-carat flawless Fancy Vivid Blue diamond earring that was the headline offering Tuesday at rival Sotheby's also fell short of its pre-sale estimate.

Source: The China Post May 18, 2017 09:11 UTC